Vitamin D May Help Fight Brain Cancer Better
Scientists discovered that a special form of vitamin D called 1,25D3 might help make brain cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy drugs. The research …
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New Tiny Particles Show Promise Against Brain Cancer
Scientists created microscopic particles designed to deliver a natural plant compound called berberine directly to brain cancer cells. These particles are …
Read MoreNew Way to Find and Treat Brain Tumors Using Steroids
Scientists discovered something surprising about steroids like dexamethasone, which doctors give to brain tumor patients to reduce swelling. When these …
Read MoreCan a Special High-Fat Diet Help Fight Cancer?
Scientists looked at 23 studies about whether a ketogenic diet—a special eating plan that's very low in carbs and high in fat—might help cancer patients. The …
Read MoreHow Cancer Cells Switch Energy Sources to Survive
Scientists discovered that cancer cells can change which nutrients they use to fuel their growth, depending on what's available. Using a new tracking method, …
Read MoreHow Low Oxygen Changes Brain Cancer Cell Behavior
Scientists discovered that when brain cancer cells don't get enough oxygen, they change how they control their genes in surprising ways. Even though low oxygen …
Read MoreFriendly Bacteria May Help Fight Brain Cancer in Lab Tests
Scientists discovered that substances produced by a common food bacteria called Lactococcus lactis might help slow down brain cancer cells in laboratory …
Read MoreSpecial Fats May Help Fight Brain Cancer When Combined With Radiation
Researchers discovered that glioblastoma (a serious brain cancer) has a weakness: it relies heavily on fats to survive. Scientists found that a specific type …
Read MoreCan a Special Diet Help Fight Brain Cancer?
Researchers looked at studies testing whether a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) could help treat glioblastoma, a serious type of brain …
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